Education
Bachelor in History and Psychology, Stanford University, 1963; Master of Arts in Clinical and Social Psychology, Harvard University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1970.
Executive National Research Council
Bachelor in History and Psychology, Stanford University, 1963; Master of Arts in Clinical and Social Psychology, Harvard University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1970.
Instructor psychology, Federal City College, Washington, 1968-1970; director social services and human development planning office, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1970-1975; research group leader, Urban Institute, 1975-1976; associate director, Office of Management and Budget for Human Resources, 1977-1980; member editorial staff, Washington Post, 1980; partner, Coopers & Lybrand International Cons., 1980-1989; executive director commission on behavioral and social science, National Research Council, 1990-1993; chief operating officer, National Academy Sciences and National Research Council, since 1993. Co-chair board German Marshall Fund, United States. Vice chair board Council on Excellence in Government.
Board of directors Colorado College, School Public Policy, Duke University, University Maryland., Henry M. Jackson Foundation, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Umanities and Sciences Council of Stanford University. Fellow National Academy Public Administrn.
M. R. James Woolsey; children: Robert, Daniel, Benjamin.